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Find It Fast 4 Letter from the First-Year Dean 6 Summer Checklist 7 Academic Calendar 9 Good Things to Know Pre-Arrival Traveling to Bard Arrival Day Schedule 13 Campus/Student Life 15 Academic Life/Resources 16 Bard in the World 17 Campus Map
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Hello and Welcome to Bard! Congratulations on your decision to attend Bard College. In just a few short months you will join the rest of your class in Annandale to participate in the Language and Thinking Program, an experience that introduces you to your campus, your curriculum, and your new community. We’ve designed this guide to help you to prepare for the Language and Thinking Program and arrival day, as well as your first year at Bard. We’ve already started to plan a variety of events that will help you get to know other members of your class and help you get acclimated to Bard. As the dean of your class, I am here to support you throughout your first year of college; this includes helping you prepare for your arrival in August. In addition to packing, saying goodbye to friends, and getting ready to move, I encourage you to spend some time this summer thinking (and perhaps even writing) about what you would like to learn—both in and outside of the classroom. Is there a specific topic that you’ve always wanted to explore? Would you like to develop your leadership skills or participate in particular student organizations or activities? What is it about Bard that brings you here? I would further encourage you to talk about these questions with your friends and family and, when you arrive on campus, to share your thoughts with classmates, faculty, and staff. Through these conversations, we hope that you will begin to define what is most important to you. All of us in the Dean of Student Affairs Office are excited that you will be joining us this August. In preparation for your arrival we’ve pulled together a list of resources, academic and other campusbased opportunities, and answers to some of the most commonly asked questions we receive from students and their families. If you have any remaining questions, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 845-758-7454. I can also be reached via e-mail at firstyear@bard.edu. Looking forward to meeting you in August, Mary Ann Krisa Assistant Dean of Students Director of the First-Year Experience
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Incoming First-Year Summer Checklist Fill out and return the following forms: All forms can be found online at www.bard.edu/admission/accepted/forms. Athletics and Recreation Profile (if applicable) Disability Registration Form (if applicable) Housing Profile Medical Forms Parent Contact Information Form
Purchase and read the following Language and Thinking Program texts: Radical Hope: Ethics in the Face of Cultural Disaster by Jonathan Lear (Harvard University Press, 2006) ISBN 13: 978-0-674-02746-6 ISBN 10: 0674027469 “The Garden of Forking Paths,” included in the collection Ficciones by Jorge Luis Borges (Grove Atlantic Press, 1962) ISBN 13: 978-0-8021-3030-3 ISBN 10: 0802130305 The edition matters: rely on the ISBN to be sure you are getting the correct edition. Radical Hope should be read in its entirety. For Jorge Luis Borges, the required text is “The Garden of Forking Paths” only. Please bring both books with you in August. For more information on the Language and Thinking Program, contact the Dean of Students Office at 845-758-7454 or firstyear@bard.edu.
Log in and begin using your new Bard College e-mail account. The College expects all students to check their Bard e-mail account regularly. All forthcoming correspondence regarding arrival, housing, and the Language and Thinking Program will be sent to your Bard e-mail address. During the school year, official messages and notifications are often sent via e-mail. You may forward your Bard College e-mail to another host if you would like. Instructions can be found at: www.bard.edu/it/email-and-calendaring.
Register for Bard’s campus emergency alert system. After you set up your Bard e-mail account, please register for the Bard College emergency alert system. To learn more and to register, go to https://bard.regroup.com.
Complete the Mathematics Placement Diagnostic. All incoming students are required to complete Bard’s online Math Placement Diagnostic. This diagnostic helps us determine which math and science courses would be most appropriate for you. The diagnostic is available online at http://math.bard.edu/ placement. The diagnostic will be available until August 7. Please complete it before you arrive at Bard. If you have any questions, please contact Maria Belk, director of quantitative literacy, at mbelk@bard.edu.
Complete the Bard College Sustainability Pledge. Go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/SustainFY2015 to fill out our Sustainability Pledge. Students who complete the form by July 15 will be eligible for a raffle (great prizes, we promise!).
Send us a postcard from home! Every year, incoming students mail the College a postcard from home. It can be store-bought or homemade—get creative! On it, write a message to your fellow first-year students. The cards will be on display, and it’s exciting to see the geographic diversity of your class. Mail the card to: Bard College Dean of Student Affairs Office, PO Box 5000, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000. If you are somewhere that you can’t mail internationally, e-mail a photo and message to us at firstyear@bard.edu, and we’ll make a postcard for you!
Have questions? We’d love to hear from you! E-mail Mary Ann Krisa, Assistant Dean of Students, at firstyear@bard.edu, or call 845-758-7454. Follow us on Twitter! @firstyearatbard.
Center for Student Life and Advising, Bard College, PO Box 5000, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000 Telephone: 845-758-7454 | Fax: 845-758-7646 | E-mail: firstyear@bard.edu | Website: www.bard.edu
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Academic Calendar Summer 2015 August 8, Saturday
Arrival date, financial clearance, and orientation for first-year students
August 10, Monday – August 26, Wednesday
Language and Thinking Program for first-year students
Fall Semester 2015 August 26, Wednesday
Arrival date and financial clearance for transfer students
August 26, Wednesday – August 27, Thursday
Orientation for transfer students
August 27, Thursday – August 28, Friday
Matriculation days, and advising and registration for new students
August 29, Saturday
Arrival date and financial clearance for all returning students
August 31, Monday
First day of classes
September 16, Wednesday
Drop/add period ends
October 12, Monday – October 13, Tuesday
Fall break
October 23, Friday
Moderation papers due
October 23, Friday – October 25, Sunday
Family Weekend (see below)
November 20, Friday
Last day to withdraw from a course
November 26, Thursday – November 29, Sunday
Thanksgiving recess
November 30, Monday
Senior Projects due for students finishing in December
December 9, Wednesday
Advising day
December 10, Thursday
Course registration opens for spring 2016 semester
December 14, Monday – December 18, Friday
Completion days
December 18, Friday
Last day of classes
December 19, Saturday
All residence halls close at 12 p.m.
Intersession December 19, 2015, Saturday – January 29, 2016, Friday
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Winter intersession (no classes for sophomores, juniors, and seniors)
Spring Semester 2016 January 9, Saturday
First-year students return for Citizen Science Program
January 10, Sunday – January 27, Wednesday
Citizen Science Program
January 27, Wednesday
Arrival date and financial clearance for new first-year and transfer students
January 28, Thursday – January 29, Friday
Academic orientation, advising, and registration for new first-year and transfer students
January 30, Saturday
Arrival date and financial clearance for all returning students
February 1, Monday
First day of classes
February 17, Wednesday
Drop/add period ends
March 18, Friday
Moderation papers due
March 19, Saturday – March 27, Sunday
Spring recess
May 2, Monday – May 3, Tuesday
Advising days
May 3, Tuesday
Last day to withdraw from a course
May 4, Wednesday
Senior Projects due for students graduating in May
May 12, Thursday
Course registration opens for fall 2016 semester
May 18, Wednesday – May 24, Tuesday
Completion days
May 24, Tuesday
Last day of classes
May 26, Thursday
Baccalaureate service and Senior Dinner
May 28, Saturday
Commencement
Family Weekend: Save the Date! Bard hosts a Family Weekend every year that features academic and social events for the whole family. This year, Family Weekend will be held October 23–25. Local accommodations fill up quickly, so it’s best to make reservations as soon as possible. For more information on area lodging, see www.bard.edu/visiting/accommodations.
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Good Things to Know Pre-Arrival What to Bring (and what not to bring!) The following items are suggested: bedspread, blankets, extra long–sized twin sheets, mattress pad, towels, toiletries, shower shoes, pillows, flashlight, clothes hangers, laundry detergent and basket, first aid kit (including insect repellent), wattage adapter (for international students), personal computer, surge protectors, wastebasket, recycling basket, desk lamp*, radio, bicycle, and bicycle lock. If you plan to bring a laptop computer, we suggest you also bring a laptop desk lock. Note: At Bard, we care about the environment and the utilization of resources. ENERGY STAR–labeled light bulbs and lamps are available at the Bard Bookstore, so you can easily buy these products when you arrive. A compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) should last you for your four years at Bard. Don’t forget that LED bulbs have no mercury and are even more energy efficient than CFLs. When considering how to best equip your residence hall room, we encourage you to consider purchasing products (lighting, computers, stereos, TVs, etc.) that have earned the EPA’s ENERGY STAR label. A room outfitted with these energy-efficient products can save about $130 per year on energy costs, reduce pollution, and help protect the environment. The following items may be used in residence hall rooms: alarm clock, electric fan, hair dryer, computer, radio, television (rooms do not have cable access), study lamp, and small refrigerator (no more than 3 cubic feet). The College works with a refrigerator rental company that will deliver and pick up for you. For more information, visit www.nestudentservices.com. The code for Bard is 2341. A representative will be on campus on August 8.
* To find out more about purchasing ENERGY STAR products, visit the ENERGY STAR website at www.energystar.gov.
**Aside from being a fire hazard, halogen lamps use five times more energy than fluorescent lamps.
Mailing/Shipping Each student is given a unique mailbox number upon arrival. Student mail should be addressed as follows: Student Name Bard College PO Box 5000 – MSC (insert box number here) Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000 Packages received before the arrival date will be stored. Our shipping department will be open on August 8 for people to pick up their packages. Please mail packages so that they arrive no earlier than July 24, 2015. Packages can be sent to the following address: Student Name – “Incoming First-Year Student” Bard College 30 Campus Road Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000
Renters’ Insurance All students are encouraged to obtain renters’ insurance if they live on campus. While the College does not endorse any specific company, many students have utilized National Student Services: www.nssi.com.
Cars The following items may only be used in the designated kitchen areas: coffeemaker, clothes iron, popcorn maker, toaster oven, and hot pot. Only UL-approved appliances may be used. The following items are not allowed in any residence hall: exposed coil heaters of any kind, heating pads, microwave ovens, halogen lamps**, portable heaters, and subwoofers. Candles and incense are strictly prohibited. Removing, replacing, or altering furniture or equipment provided by Bard is not permitted. Try to coordinate with your roommate(s) and share appliances when possible. Besides saving energy and money, you’ll have less to move at the end of the year. Remember, simple changes made by many people can multiply into a huge difference for our environment. To pick up items you may have forgotten or find you need once you arrive on campus, you can take the Bard shuttle to local stores and nearby malls.
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All students are allowed to bring cars to campus; however, Bard encourages biking and alternative methods of travel as a part of the College’s commitment to sustainability. An annual $100 vehicle registration fee goes toward the Green Fund, which supports campus sustainability projects and scholarships. Students are allowed to park in designated student parking lots only. Bard works with 511NY to maintain a ride-sharing service; students are encouraged to register, whether they have a car or not, at www.bard.edu/bos/rideshare. Bard has partnered with Zipcar to bring self-service, on-demand car sharing to campus. Visit http://zipcar.com/bard to learn more about the program and to sign up.
Pets Fish and small caged animals are the only pets that may be approved to live in a residence hall room. A student who wishes to keep a pet must obtain written authorization from the Office of Residence Life (reslife@bard.edu) prior to bringing the pet to campus.
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Arrival Day: Traveling to Bard
Flying
Students are expected to arrive on Saturday, August 8, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Information about where to go once you arrive on campus will be e-mailed to you in late July via your Bard e-mail account. Through the years we have discovered that many GPS systems have a hard time finding the campus. We suggest that you use the following address: 1 North Ravine Road, Red Hook, NY, 12571.
Albany International Airport www.albanyairport.com Located 60 miles north of Bard, Albany International Airport is the most convenient airport for travel to the College. You may rent a car at the airport or you can take an Amtrak train from Albany to Rhinecliff (you will need a cab to get to the Albany-Rensselaer station). From the Rhinecliff station it’s a 10-minute taxi ride to campus.
For additional information regarding travel to campus, please visit www.bard.edu/visiting. If you are not planning to drive to Bard, the following information may be helpful.
Train Amtrak www.amtrak.com Amtrak runs directly from Penn Station. The closest stop to Bard is Rhinecliff, which is 10 minutes away. Amtrak is more expensive than Metro-North but the Rhinecliff station is much closer to campus than Metro-North’s nearest stop. Metro-North www.mta.info/mnr Metro-North stops at Poughkeepsie, which is 45 minutes south of the campus. What you save in train costs, you lose on the cost of the longer taxi ride. Bard will be running regular shuttles from the Poughkeepsie and Rhinecliff train stations on August 8. You do not need to make a reservation for the shuttle service.
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Stewart International Airport www.panynj.gov/airports/stewart.html Stewart is 50 miles south of campus in Newburgh, New York, but there is no train connection and the number of carriers is limited. We do not recommend flying to Stewart unless you and your family will be renting a car. JFK, LaGuardia, Newark The major New York City airports all have public transportation into New York City (bus, taxi, and subway for JFK) and to both train stations: Grand Central Terminal (Metro-North Railroad) and Penn Station (Amtrak). The following websites may be helpful when making your travel arrangements: John F. Kennedy International Airport: www.panynj.gov/ airports/jfk.html LaGuardia Airport: www.panynj.gov/airports/laguardia.html Newark Liberty International Airport: www.panynj.gov/ airports/newark-liberty.html NYC Bus and Subway System: http://mta.info/nyct Grand Central Station: www.grandcentralterminal.com Penn Station: www.infofornyc.com/travel/penn_station_ new_york.html
Arrival Day Schedule 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Arrival and Check-In* Residence Halls and Bertelsmann Campus Center Check-in is a two-step process: new students will check in at both the Bertelsmann Campus Center and their residence halls. New students with last names A–L should proceed directly to the Campus Center when they arrive on campus. Students with last names M–Z should proceed directly to their residence halls.
11:00 AM, 12:00, & 1:00 PM
Tours of Campus Leave from Admission Office, Hopson Cottage Families are invited to take a tour of the campus and learn more about the College. Tours last about an hour and a half.
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Lunch Kline Dining Commons Tickets are available in Kline or the Bertelsmann Campus Center. Lunch is free for first-year students; $8 a ticket for friends and family.
12:00–2:30 PM
Open House: Trustee Leader Scholars Bertelsmann Campus Center Trustee Leader Scholars are students who design, organize, and implement social action projects in communities locally and around the world. Students can start their own project or join an already established project.
12:00–2:30 PM
Open House: Bard Learning Commons Bard Learning Commons, Stone Row Basement Bard Learning Commons gives students the chance to learn collaboratively with peers through academic workshops, drop-in and subject tutoring, study rooms, and the Writing Fellows program. The Learning Commons offers time management and study skills workshops, provides academic assistance for students with disabilities, and leads credit-bearing courses in writing, public speaking, mathematics, and English for non-native speakers.
12:00–2:30 PM
Open House: Bard College Farm Bard College Farm The Bard College Farm is the result of a student-led initiative to develop a more sustainable food system at the College. Many students work at the farm, and much of the produce is used in our on-campus dining facilities. Stop by and see what’s growing.
12:00–2:30 PM
Open House: Center for Civic Engagement Center for Civic Engagement, Ward Manor Gatehouse The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) sponsors lectures, conferences, and workshops; facilitates internship, volunteer, and work opportunities; and awards undergraduate fellowships that reinforce the links between education, democracy, and citizenship. Stop by and learn how CCE shapes the intellectual and professional trajectories of Bard undergraduates and graduates.
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12:00–1:00 PM
Open House: Athletics Stevenson Athletic Center Meet members of the Bard Athletics and Recreation staff and tour the Stevenson Athletic Center. Learn about the facilities, programs, and ways to keep your body moving.
1:30–2:30 PM
Open House: Difference And Media Project Albee Annex The Difference and Media Project encourages all students to think expansively about race, gender, sexualities, religion, class, culture, and new modes of inquiry about these and other categories. Learn more about fall semester plans and how to get involved.
3:00–4:00 PM
Q&A Session for Parents: “One Last Question Before We Part” Sosnoff Theater, Fisher Center for the Performing Arts Members of Student and Academic Affairs are available to answer questions.
4:00–5:00 PM
President Botstein Welcomes Parents of the Class of 2019 Sosnoff Theater, Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
5:00 PM
Reception for Parents Fisher Center for the Performing Arts Patio Join fellow Bard parents and staff to ask any last-minute questions.
5:00 PM
Residence Hall Gathering Your Residence Hall Lounge An informal opportunity to meet your Peer Counselor (PC) and other members of your residence hall. Your PC will also take you to the Opening Dinner and Welcome.
6:00 PM
Opening Dinner and Welcome* Ludlow Lawn New students have the opportunity to say goodbye to their family members and join their Peer Counselors and fellow classmates at a picnic dinner.
7:30 PM
Orientation Program: Residence Hall Meetings* Your Residence Hall Residence Life staff and your Peer Counselor will introduce you to your new residential community and discuss community expectations.
Please note: Many of the open houses are scheduled at the same time, so you may not be able to attend all the sessions that interest you. We will provide other opportunities for you to learn about all of these programs. *mandatory event for first-year students
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Campus / Student Life Banking
Family Visits and Guests
During the Language and Thinking Program (and throughout the semester) there will be shuttles to Red Hook, where you can open a local bank account. There are two ATMs on campus. One is owned by Key Bank and the other by MidHudson Valley Federal Credit Union. Bank of America 1343 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401 and 239 Main Street, Saugerties, NY 12477, 800-432-1000
Students are encouraged to invite their families to visit campus at any time. Students are allowed to have overnight guests as long as they have discussed it with their roommate(s). All guests must be registered with the Safety and Security Office, where they will receive a guest pass for the entirety of their stay. Advanced notice is not necessary; just bring your guest and their ID to the Safety and Security Office.
Key Bank Campus Center ATM and 28 West Market St., Red Hook, NY 12571, 845-758-2311 M&T Bank 7280 South Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571, 845-758-8811 Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union 7472 South Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571, 845-336-4444 Rhinebeck Bank 7350 South Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571, 845-758-1500 Ulster Savings Bank 7296 South Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571, 845-758-4020
Biking Many students choose to get around our campus by bike. If you are interested in renting a bike, Bard has partnered with Revolution Bikes to provide students with alternative options to bike ownership. For additional information, please visit http://revolutionbicycles.webs.com/bard.htm.
Bookstore The campus bookstore is owned by Barnes and Noble. Declining balance accounts can be set up through our Student Accounts Office on arrival day; students can then use their school ID card to purchase items in the bookstore. Families might also choose to purchase a Barnes and Noble reloadable gift card. The bookstore accepts all major credit cards and cash.
Computers/Computer Labs Bard has more than 250 public access computers available for use on campus. These computers are located in the Bertelsmann Campus Center, Stevenson Library, Henderson Computer Resources Center, and Henderson Annex. Many students choose to bring a computer to campus. All residence hall rooms have WiFi. Given their portability, unmonitored laptops are easy targets for theft; students are encouraged to register laptops with homeowners/renters insurance, and are advised not to leave laptops unattended. The College does not recommend any one computer type or brand. Both PCs and Macs are supported. However, students interested in the Film and Electronic Arts Program tend to use Macs for their editing capability.
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Meal Plan/Dining Services All students living on campus are required to be on one of six meal plan options. For incoming first-year students, the meal plan is set at 19 meals a week (breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Monday through Friday; brunch and dinner, Saturday and Sunday). After the first semester, students are eligible to change their meal plan. All meal plans are of equal cost. Chartwells, the College’s dining service provider, uses local produce whenever possible, typically buying from more than a dozen nearby farms, including the Bard College Farm on campus. Chartwells offers a variety of cuisines, and vegan and vegetarian choices are offered at every meal. Bard EATS (Eating Awareness Transforms Society) is a collaborative effort by students, faculty, and staff to promote local and sustainable food options on campus. The Bard EATS logo is used by the dining service to showcase local and/or sustainable options. Meetings are held every other week and are open to all students. Join the conversation about the Real Food Challenge, the Bard College Farm, and sustainability efforts on campus and beyond. Connect with Bard EATS at www.bardeats.tumblr.com or www.facebook.com/EATBard.
Residence Halls Intersession Use During intersession, Upper College residence halls are typically used for conferences and groups, Citizen Science faculty, and Bard student athletes and other students in need of on-campus accommodations. Generally, students will not be allowed to remain in their rooms over intersession. Students will be notified in advance of the plans for use of their rooms. First-year students will live in their own rooms during Citizen Science. First-year students should plan to be on campus for the start of Citizen Science on Saturday, January 9, 2016.
Laundry Facilities Most residence halls are equipped with coin-operated washers and dryers. If there is no laundry facility in a residence, one is available within a short walking distance. Bard also has a partnership with a local dry cleaning service, Classic Cleaners. Students can pay by the pound or they may pre-pay for the semester. Classic Cleaners will be on campus August 8, and students can sign up for their service.
Phones We do not have phones in individual residence hall rooms. All residence halls have phones in the hallway for emergency use, local calls, or calling-card calls. Calling cards can be purchased in the campus bookstore. Most students have cell phones. Check with your cellular provider to find out about availability of service in the Hudson Valley. On campus, many students use Verizon or AT&T, which have offices in nearby Kingston. AT&T offers a special discount to Bard students. Verizon Wireless 1200 Ulster Ave., Kingston, NY 12401, 845-853-7351 AT&T 1137 Ulster Ave., Kingston, NY 12401, 845-336-0710, college code: 2529324
Safety and Security The College employs New York State–certified security guards who provide coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Emergency dispatch services assist with safety and security concerns as well as emergency management and policy enforcement. Additionally, the Office of Safety and Security provides the following services: emergency notifications and response, emergency phones (yellow phones and blue-light phones throughout campus), security/community bike patrol, medical transports (as approved through Health Services), vehicle registration and parking enforcement, policy violation investigations, and campus crime and fire safety reporting. The office also works with Bard’s EMS and with local law
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enforcement when necessary and possible. More information regarding the office, policies, emergency services, and contact information can be found at www.bard.edu/security.
Title IX Coordination The Office of Title IX Coordination oversees the reporting and investigation of gender-based misconduct policy violations. The office offers community education and awareness programming, as well as individual support in exploring reporting options, legal rights, institutional accommodations, and community (on and off campus) support services for individuals who have been impacted by gender-based misconduct.
Transportation: Shuttles During the semester, there is a free shuttle that travels through Tivoli, Red Hook, and Bard’s campus. There are also free shuttles that run to local grocery stores, the mall, and, on weekends, to the local train stations. During breaks and at the end of the semester, there are shuttles from campus to NYC/Albany airports for a $30 fee. Students make their own arrangements to get to the Poughkeepsie or Rhinecliff train stations and then they can take the free shuttle back to campus. For more information about shuttles, please go to www.bard.edu/bos/transportation.
Useful Websites Athletics and Recreation www.bardathletics.com Center for Civic Engagement www.bard.edu/cce Chaplaincy www.bard.edu/chaplaincy Counseling Services www.bard.edu/counseling Dining on Campus www.dineoncampus.com/bard Events Calendar www.bard.edu/news/events Health Services www.bard.edu/healthservices International Students www.bard.edu/newstudents/ international Multicultural Affairs http://barddmp.tumblr.com Residence Life and Housing www.bard.edu/campus/reslife Safety and Security www.bard.edu/security Student Activities http://studentactivities.bard.edu Sustainability at Bard www.bard.edu/sustainability Title IX www.bard.edu/titleix Trustee Leader Scholar Program www.bard.edu/cce/ students/initiatives
Academic Life / Resources Academic Advising and Course Registration For their first semester, students meet with an academic adviser and register for courses during Matriculation Days: Thursday, August 27, and Friday, August 28. During this time they will have the opportunity to meet with and talk to faculty about specific courses and registration procedures. After the fall semester, students participate in online registration.
Bard Learning Commons The Bard Learning Commons provides academic support through peer tutoring, workshops, and courses throughout the school year. Additionally, the Learning Commons will be open during the Language and Thinking Program to help students with their academic transition. For more information about the resources available, please visit www.bard.edu/learningcommons.
Beginning of Term Classes for the fall semester begin Monday, August 31. All accounts must be current in order for students to be cleared for fall registration. Please contact Student Accounts if you have any questions regarding financial clearance.
Procedure for Registering as a Student with a Disability Students who claim physical, learning, or psychological disabilities should register with the Disability Support Coordinator upon admission or as soon as the diagnosis of disability is made. The student will be asked to present documentation supporting the claim of disability and suggested accommodations. Registration forms are available at www.bard.edu/admission/ accepted/forms. Disability accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis. Students meet with the Disability Support Coordinator at the start of each semester to review documentation and develop an appropriate and reasonable accommodation plan for the classes being taken that term. Meetings also happen periodically throughout the semester to assess the efficacy of the accommodations being provided. The Disability Support Coordinator, who is located on the second floor of the library, provides registered students with letters outlining their accommodation plan, which students then present to faculty. The student is responsible for meeting with the instructor to review the contents of the letter and for arranging particular in-class accommodations. The accommodations afforded a student will be determined jointly by the student and the Disability Support Coordinator. What is considered appropriate for one student may not be considered
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appropriate for another student. The College reserves the right to refuse particular accommodations if other accommodations will serve the student’s needs equally as well and place less of a burden on the College.
Study Abroad Bard offers its students a wide range of opportunities to engage in international dialogue, both on campus and abroad. The College believes that such engagement is critical to a liberal arts education. A significant percentage of Bard undergraduates participates in at least one international program during their time at the College. Some spend a year, a term, or a summer studying abroad. Others work with leading international organizations or on social action projects outside the United States. Study abroad options include integrated programs at Bard partner institutions in Germany, Hungary, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and the West Bank; exchange programs with institutions in Europe, Asia, and Africa; and language intensives and immersion programs. To learn more about Bard’s international partnerships and study opportunities, see www.bard.edu/bardabroad.
Useful Websites Bard College Conservatory of Music www.bard.edu/ conservatory Bard First-Year Dean www.bard.edu/newstudents/firstyear Bard Learning Commons www.bard.edu/learningcommons Center for Student Life and Advising www.bard.edu/csla Computing at Bard www.bard.edu/campus/computing Course List http://inside.bard.edu/academic/courses/current Dean of the College www.bard.edu/doc Dean of Studies http://inside.bard.edu/deanofstudies Faculty www.bard.edu/faculty Inside Bard http://inside.bard.edu Library www.bard.edu/library Other Study and Research Opportunities www.bard.edu/ academics/additional Registrar’s Office http://inside.bard.edu/academic/courses/ registrar Student Accounts www.bard.edu/studentaccounts 3+2 and Dual-Degree Programs www.bard.edu/ academics/3+2
Bard in the World Numerous institutes for special study, both on and off campus, connect Bard students to the greater community—and the world. Undergraduate students can take advantage of Bard’s network of partner programs, from New Orleans to Budapest, and from graduate programs to prison education initiatives. For a comprehensive list of affiliated programs and institutes, please visit www.bard.edu/network. Al-Quds Bard http://bard.alquds.edu American University of Central Asia http://auca.bard.edu Bard College Berlin www.bard.edu/berlin Bard Early Colleges www.bard.edu/earlycollege Bard Globalization and International Affairs Program www.bard.edu/bgia Bard Prison Initiative http://bpi.bard.edu Central European University in Budapest http://ceu.bard.edu Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. Petersburg State University (Smolny College) http://smolny.bard.edu Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities www.bard.edu/hannaharendtcenter Human Rights Project http://hrp.bard.edu Graduate Programs www.bard.edu/graduate Levy Economics Institute www.levyinstitute.org Rift Valley Institute www.riftvalley.net
Important Contact Info New-Student Website www.bard.edu/newstudents/firstyear
Office of Residence Life and Housing www.bard.edu/reslife 845-758-7455 | reslife@bard.edu
Center for Student Life and Advising www.bard.edu/csla 845-758-7454 | firstyear@bard.edu
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Campus Map Achebe House (Bard Prison Initiative) Administrative Offices (Ludlow) Admission (Hopson Cottage) Albee (classrooms and offices) Alumni Houses (residence halls) Bluecher, Bourne, Honey, Leonard, Obreshkove, Rovere, Rueger, Shafer, Shelov, Steinway, Wolff Annandale Hotel (Publications and Public Relations Offices) Anne Cox Chambers Alumni/ae Center and Two Boots Bard Aspinwall (classrooms and faculty offices) Bard Center for Environmental Policy (Bard CEP) (Hegeman Hall) Bard College Farm Bard College Field Station Bard Community Children’s Center Bard Educational Opportunity Programs (BEOP) (Stone Row) Bard Hall (recital space) Bertelsmann Campus Center Blithewood (Levy Economics Institute) Bookstore (Bertelsmann) Briggs House (residence) Brook House (Residence Life and Housing) Buildings and Grounds Career Development Office (Bertelsmann) Carriage House (Central Services) Center for Civic Engagement (Barringer House and Ward Manor Gatehouse) Center for Curatorial Studies (CCS Bard) Center for Moving Image Arts (Milton and Sally Avery Arts Center) Center for Spiritual Life Center for Student Life and Advising (Sottery Hall) Chapel of the Holy Innocents Community Garden Cruger Village (residence halls) Bartlett, Cruger, Keen North, Keen South, Maple, Mulberry, Oberholzer, Sawkill, Spruce, Stephens, Sycamore Edith C. Blum Institute (Milton and Sally Avery Arts Center) Fairbairn (see Warden’s Hall) Feitler House (residence hall) Financial Aid Office (Buildings and Grounds) Finberg House (residence) Fisher Annex (MFA Office) Fisher Studio Arts Building Gabrielle H. Reem and Herbert J. Kayden Center for Science and Computation Gahagan House (offices) Griffiths House (John Cage Trust) Hannah Arendt Center (McCarthy House) Health and Counseling (Robbins House) Hegeman Hall (classrooms, offices, Bard CEP, Rift Valley Institute, La Voz Henderson Computer Resources Center and Technology Laboratories (Annex) Hessel Museum of Art Hirsch Hall (residence hall)
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Honey Field Hopson (see Warden’s Hall) Hopson Cottage (Admission Office) Institute for International Liberal Education (IILE) (Jim and Mary Ottaway Gatehouse for International Study) Institute for Writing and Thinking (Ludlow) Jim Ottaway Jr. Film Center (Milton and Sally Avery Arts Center) Jim and Mary Ottaway Gatehouse for International Study (IILE) Kline Commons (dining) László Z. Bitó ’60 Auditorium László Z. Bitó ’60 Conservatory Building Learning Commons (Stone Row) Levy Economics Institute (Blithewood) Library (Stevenson, Hoffman, Kellogg) Lorenzo Ferrari Field Complex Ludlow (administrative offices) Lynda and Stewart Resnick Science Laboratories Manor Annex (residence hall) Manor House Café Meditation Garden Milton and Sally Avery Arts Center Music Practice Rooms Nursery School (Abigail Lundquist Botstein Nursery School) Old Gym (Security Office) Olin Humanities Building, Auditorium, and Language Center parliament of reality, the President’s House Preston Hall (classrooms, offices) Residence Life and Housing (Brook House) Resnick Commons (residence halls) Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts Robbins House (residence hall, Health Center) Rose Laboratories Sands House (residence hall) Security Office (Old Gym) Seth Goldfine Memorial Rugby Field Seymour (see Warden’s Hall) Shafer House (Written Arts) Sottery Hall (Student Life and Advising) South Hall (residence hall) Stevenson Athletic Center Stone Row (Learning Commons, BEOP, residence halls: North Hoffman, South Hoffman, McVickar, Potter) Student Accounts (Buildings and Grounds) Tewksbury Hall (residence hall) Tremblay Hall (residence hall) Ward Manor (residence, Bard Music Festival Office) Ward Manor Gatehouse (Center for Civic Engagement) Warden’s Hall (faculty offices, residences: Fairbairn, Hopson, Seymour Weis Cinema (Bertelsmann) Woods Studio (Photography)
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Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts Sosnoff Theater LUMA Theater Felicitas S. Thorne Dance Studio Stewart and Lynda Resnick Theater Studio
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Hegeman Hall and Rose Science Laboratories Henderson Annex
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